Snowbarger v. M. F. A. Central Co-operative

SPERRY, Commissioner.

This is a claim for benefits under the Workmen’s Compensation Law. Section 287.010 et seq. RSMo 1949, V.A.M.S.

Clarence Brown, an employee of M. F. A. Central Co-operative, died as the result of injuries received in an automobile accident while traveling to see a doctor for treatment of a prior injury growing out of his employment. Leota Snowbarger, guardian of Marie Brown, who is the widow of deceased, instituted this claim for her ward.

At a hearing before a referee an award was made in favor of claimant but, upon *51appeal to the whole Commission, the action of the referee…